Bilingual Care Coordinator (Southern Tier) (Spanish)

The Bilingual Care Coordinator applies the essential activities of case management which include assessment, planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation with the core components (Comprehensive Case Management, Care Coordination & Health Promotion, Comprehensive Transitional Care, Patient & Family Support and Referral to Community & Social/Support Services). The Bilingual Care Coordinator will be responsible for the following outcomes: Reduce utilization associated with avoidable and preventable inpatient stays, reduce utilization associated with avoidable emergency room visits, improve outcomes for persons with mental health illness and/or substance use disorders; and improve disease-related care for chronic conditions. As part of the Essential Functions for this role, the Bilingual Care Coordinator:

· Completes a comprehensive health assessment/reassessment inclusive of medical/behavioral/rehabilitative and long term care and social service needs

· Completes/revises an individualized patient-centered plan or care with the patient to identify patient’s needs/goals, and includes family members and other social supports as appropriate

· Consults with multidisciplinary team on client’s care plan/needs/goals

· Coordinates with service providers and health plans as appropriate to secure necessary care, share crisis intervention and emergency information

Qualified Candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in health, human or education services and one year of qualifying* experience or Associate’s degree in health, human or education services and two (2) years of qualifying* experience. Qualifying* experience equals professional case management or care coordination experience with the following populations: persons with a chronic illness, and/or persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence Candidate must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and an insured, dependable car. Candidate must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking both English and Spanish.